Post by: Gobble on September 03, 2022, 08:53:07 PM
Post by: Iveexcaped3 on September 03, 2022, 09:17:31 PM
I’m looking to purchase a backup/2nd pair of Bino’s, not looking to spend a ton as I already have a good pair of Leupolds, should I buy the Roof Prism Vortex Diamondbacks or the Vortex HD Crossfire? Both are in 10x42, They are similar in price, I know the Diamondbacks are decent but I don’t know anything about the HD crossfires
Bought the crossfire hd 10x50 for my littlest birthday next week. I think they’re comparable to my leupold bx-1 Mackenzie hd’s. Neither are high end glass but I spot deer with mine at 3/4 of a mile.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on September 03, 2022, 09:39:03 PM
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Post by: dreadi on September 03, 2022, 11:47:02 PM
Post by: Stein on September 04, 2022, 09:12:12 AM
Post by: MeepDog on September 04, 2022, 10:54:19 AM
The Leupold bx1 mackenzie's 10x50s are excellent for the money ($150 I think). We use them at work every day and they outshine 12x50 diamondbacks all day long. IMO vortex can be good but their quality control is their warranty. You might have to send a pair back to get some good ones.I’m looking to purchase a backup/2nd pair of Bino’s, not looking to spend a ton as I already have a good pair of Leupolds, should I buy the Roof Prism Vortex Diamondbacks or the Vortex HD Crossfire? Both are in 10x42, They are similar in price, I know the Diamondbacks are decent but I don’t know anything about the HD crossfires
Bought the crossfire hd 10x50 for my littlest birthday next week. I think they’re comparable to my leupold bx-1 Mackenzie hd’s. Neither are high end glass but I spot deer with mine at 3/4 of a mile.
Post by: buckfvr on September 04, 2022, 11:18:34 AM
I am going to send them back because it seems they are seconds or the grind is for a lesser bino. For what they call 500$ (msrp) glass, they should be far better edge to edge. IMHO anything Viper on down is disappointing. Didnt used to feel that way but now I do.
Post by: Iveexcaped3 on September 04, 2022, 01:05:25 PM
The Leupold bx1 mackenzie's 10x50s are excellent for the money ($150 I think). We use them at work every day and they outshine 12x50 diamondbacks all day long. IMO vortex can be good but their quality control is their warranty. You might have to send a pair back to get some good ones.I’m looking to purchase a backup/2nd pair of Bino’s, not looking to spend a ton as I already have a good pair of Leupolds, should I buy the Roof Prism Vortex Diamondbacks or the Vortex HD Crossfire? Both are in 10x42, They are similar in price, I know the Diamondbacks are decent but I don’t know anything about the HD crossfires
Bought the crossfire hd 10x50 for my littlest birthday next week. I think they’re comparable to my leupold bx-1 Mackenzie hd’s. Neither are high end glass but I spot deer with mine at 3/4 of a mile.
Don’t get me wrong I love mine, I just wasn’t going to spend the money on a new pair for my 6 year old :chuckle: I figured I’d get her a pair she can drop and break and not cost me anything extra. Down the line when she’s more careful and responsible we’ll upgrade her.
Post by: Wingin it on September 05, 2022, 04:04:34 PM
On another note, I don’t believe you can go wrong with Leupold either! The last scope I bought was the VX5 HD 3-15 and I really like it!
Post by: cem3434 on September 05, 2022, 04:57:31 PM
DO NOT BUY VORTEX. You will get to know their customer support personnel by name over time.
How and where are ya? PM me
If you're looking for glass for under $200, I think you're going to be hard pressed to find anything better and ANY other brand that offers a warranty on cheaper glass. :twocents:
Post by: huntandjeep on September 06, 2022, 05:28:11 PM
DO NOT BUY VORTEX. You will get to know their customer support personnel by name over time.:rolleyes: . I own alot of Vortex and have used the warranty exactly 1 time . My dog ate my kids binos . I told her I would get her another pair instead of bothering Vortex. She decided to email them herself and told them exactly what happened. They asked to send them in and they would see what they could do . They sent her back a brand new pair . Which they upgraded to aHD glass and higher magnification, , also sent her a Bino Harness and a Dog chew toy .
PS I own alot of Leupold also and have used their warranty 5 times that I can think of right now .
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 06, 2022, 07:46:18 PM
DO NOT BUY VORTEX. You will get to know their customer support personnel by name over time.:rolleyes: . I own alot of Vortex and have used the warranty exactly 1 time . My dog ate my kids binos . I told her I would get her another pair instead of bothering Vortex. She decided to email them herself and told them exactly what happened. They asked to send them in and they would see what they could do . They sent her back a brand new pair . Which they upgraded to aHD glass and higher magnification, , also sent her a Bino Harness and a Dog chew toy .
PS I own alot of Leupold also and have used their warranty 5 times that I can think of right now .
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